Unless otherwise noted all programs will be presented in English. All programs and events are free and open to the public.
for more info7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias LiterariasClub de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!
Lugar de Reuniones: La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.
2868 Mission Street
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Reading GroupIf you like great ideas, great writing and stimulating discussions, please join us. The group gives people the opportunity to discover, discuss and learn from outstanding works of writing.
Every month we read and discuss a short selection by famous authors such as Aristotle, Sigmund Freud, Alexis de Tocqueville, and Virginia Woolf.
Meets every third Tuesday of the month. For information, contact Nancy: acandnanc@yahoo.com or (415)566-1392. Co-sponsored by the non-profit Great Books Council of San Francisco and the Sunset Branch of San Francisco Public Library.
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion GroupIf you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group. We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Read. Think. Discuss. Grow.
For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398
To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.
3:30 - 5:30
*Chinese Reading Club1:00 - 3:00
*Chinatown Teen'Zine2:00 - 4:00
The Boris Rozenfeld Russian Bibliophiles ClubLatino/Hispanic Meeting Room B- Lower Level
3:30 - 5:00
PhotoBooth Pics for TeensFree photobooth pictures at Excelsior Branch! Bring your friends and leave with a strip of pics. For ages 12-18. Contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2868 for more information.
6:00 - 7:30
*Rincón Literario: Nadar DesnudasThe title for this month is Nadar Desnudas by Carla Guelfenbein.
Spanish language book club.
Club de lectores en español moderado por Chelis López, periodista y locutora de KPOO en el programa Pájaro Latinoamericano.
El ultimo miércoles de cada mes, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sala Paley, 3ª planta, Biblioteca Central.
Floor 3 - Martin Paley Conference Room
6:30 - 7:30
Mission Bay Book Club6:45 - 8:15
Mission Branch Book ClubMay meeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.
Title To Be Announced.
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.
4:00 - 5:30
Bernal Book ClubThe reading selection for this month is Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski. New members welcome!
3:30 - 5:30
*Summer Reading: Teen Volunteer TrainingJoin Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Training to help the Summer Reading Program at Chinatown Branch Library and gain community service credits. Limit to twenty-five participants. Pre-registration is required. For teens, ages 13 to 18 years old. For information, please contact Jewel at Chinatown Branch Library, Tel: (415)355-2888 or jewelchen@sfpl.org
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book ClubAttention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!
For our meeting in May we will be reading Tokyo Heist by Diana Renn.
Questions? For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.
6:00 - 8:30
*Summer Reading Kickoff-- Lego Night!6:30 - 8:30
Great Books Discussion GroupThe purpose of this group is to give people in our community the opportunity to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing. Every month we will read and discuss a short story, essay or speech by famous authors such as Aristotle, Sigmund Freud, Alexis de Tocqueville, Anton Chekhov, and Virginia Woolf.
The Great Books Discussion Group meets monthly at the Presidio Branch, on the first Wednesday of the month.
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book GroupThe Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome. The selection of the month is
5:30 - 7:30
Floor 4 - Sycip Family Conference Room
4:15 - 5:15
Teen DJ WorkshopTeen DJ workshop with KMEL & Project Level
Program for Tweens and Teens, ages 11-18
Come learn how to spin and scratch records with KMEL and Project Level
No musical experience needed.
For more information please contact Eric Hannan
2:00 - 3:00
*Origami with Shinta Arifin! Please join us for a special program with origami artist Shinta Arifin! Children ages 4-12 welcome.
2:00 - 4:00
*Chinatown Teen'Zine6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion GroupThis activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.
Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech. This month's selection is "On Happiness" by Aristotle.
For more information, email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125
3:30 - 5:00
Teen TimeTeen space in the meeting room. Activities include gaming, doing homework, and sometimes a movie. Ages 11-18. For more information, contact Marla at mbergman@sfpl.org or 415-355-2858.
4:00 - 5:30
*Meet the Lizards and their LadyLearn about endangered species, while meeting some of the coolest snakes and lizards on our planet! Teressa Kileen shares her vast knowledge and love of reptiles with curious people of all ages! For more info, contact Marla, (415) 355-2858 or mbergman@sfpl.org.
2:00 - 4:00
*Chinatown Teen'Zine7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias LiterariasClub de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!
Lugar de Reuniones: La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.
2868 Mission Street
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Reading GroupIf you like great ideas, great writing and stimulating discussions, please join us. The group gives people the opportunity to discover, discuss and learn from outstanding works of writing.
Every month we read and discuss a short selection by famous authors such as Aristotle, Sigmund Freud, Alexis de Tocqueville, and Virginia Woolf.
Meets every third Tuesday of the month. For information, contact Nancy: acandnanc@yahoo.com or (415)566-1392. Co-sponsored by the non-profit Great Books Council of San Francisco and the Sunset Branch of San Francisco Public Library.
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion GroupMonthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.
This month's selection is "The Marriage Plot" by Jeffrey Eugenides.
7:00 - 8:30
Potrero Hill Book ClubThe Potrero Hill Book Club meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
The June book is Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe.
2:00 - 4:00
*Chinatown Teen'Zine3:00 - 4:00
Spotlights On You! Theater Fun!6:30 - 8:00
Mission Branch Book Clubmeeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.
Title To Be Announced.
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.
- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpufmeeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.
Title To Be Announced.
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.
- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpufmeeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.
Title To Be Announced.
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.
- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpmeeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.
Title To Be Announced.
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.
- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpufmeeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.
Title To Be Announced.
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.
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Title To Be Announced.
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.
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Title To Be Announced.
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.
- See more at: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1013612501#sthash.LJWA4ixz.dpufmeeting of the Mission Branch Book Club.
Title To Be Announced.
For more information, visit the 2nd Floor Information Desk or call 355-5735.
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Current Title: Persuasion
Call us or visit our 2nd floor Information desk for more information; and to pick up a copy of the book.
2:30 - 5:00
*Lego MindstormsJoin us to assemble and program a lego robot using Lego Mindstrom kits. All materials provided.
Space is limited.
Ages 9 and up. For more information contact: Maricela Leon-Barrera at mleonbarrera@sfpl.org.
6:00 - 7:30
*Rincón LiterarioThe title for this month is
Spanish language book club.
Club de lectores en español moderado por Chelis López, periodista y locutora de KPOO en el programa Pájaro Latinoamericano.
El ultimo miércoles de cada mes, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Sala Paley, 3ª planta, Biblioteca Central.
Floor 3 - Martin Paley Conference Room
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion GroupIf you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group. We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Read. Think. Discuss. Grow.
For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398
To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.
4:00 - 5:30
Bernal Book ClubThe reading selection for this month is Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje. New members welcome!
3:30 - 5:00
Henna Tattoos for TeensChoose your own design and learn how to apply it with henna.
Henna artist Rachel-Anne Palacios will show you how, and will help apply a design on participants.
Program limited to 25 people.
For ages 12-19.
This event requires a signed parent permission form for those under 18.
To request a form and sign up, or for more information, please contact Lisa Fagundes lfagundes@sfpl.org or call 415 355 2822
2:00 - 4:00
The Boris Rozenfeld Russian Bibliophiles ClubRussian book club, literary discussion and/or poetry recital.
Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room B- Lower Level
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book GroupThe Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome. The selection of the month is
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book ClubAttention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!
Questions? For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion GroupThis activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.
Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech. This month's selection is "Habits and Will" by John Dewey.
For more information email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias LiterariasClub de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!
Lugar de Reuniones: La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.
2868 Mission Street
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion GroupMonthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.
7:00 - 8:30
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion GroupIf you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group. We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Read. Think. Discuss. Grow.
For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398
To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.
6:30 - 7:30
Mission Bay Book Club4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book ClubAttention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!
Questions? For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book GroupThe Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome. The selection of the month is
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion GroupThis activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.
Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech. This month's selection is "Happiness" by Mary Lavin.
For more information email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias LiterariasClub de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!
Lugar de Reuniones: La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.
2868 Mission Street
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion GroupMonthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.
7:00 - 8:30
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion GroupIf you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group. We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Read. Think. Discuss. Grow.
For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398
To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book GroupThe Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome. The selection of the month is
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book ClubAttention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!
Questions? For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion GroupThis activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.
Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech. This month's selection is "Crito" by Plato.
For more information email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias LiterariasClub de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!
Lugar de Reuniones: La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.
2868 Mission Street
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion GroupMonthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.
7:00 - 8:30
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion GroupIf you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group. We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Read. Think. Discuss. Grow.
For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398
To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book GroupThe Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome. The selection of the month is
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book ClubAttention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!
Questions? For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion GroupThis activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.
Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech. This month's selection is "On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill.
For more information: email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion GroupMonthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.
7:00 - 8:30
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias LiterariasClub de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!
Lugar de Reuniones: La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.
2868 Mission Street
6:30 - 8:30
*Great Books Discussion GroupIf you like great ideas, great writing, and stimulating discussions, come and participage in the Great Books Discussion Group. We meet 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Read. Think. Discuss. Grow.
For information about our upcoming reading: Contact Louise DiMattio at ladimat@aol.com or (415) 587-0398
To register: (415) 355-2886 or email wpomgr@sfpl.org with your name and contact information.
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book ClubAttention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!
Questions? For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book GroupThe Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome. The selection of the month is
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion GroupThis activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.
Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech. This month's selection is "Conscience" by Immanuel Kant.
For more information: email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125
7:00 - 8:30
Tertulias LiterariasClub de lectores en la comunidad de la Misión para leer y discutir libros en español. Las reuniónes son mensuales en el tercer lunes del mes a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos estan invitados!
Lugar de Reuniones: La Salita, 2º Piso
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Una colaboración entre el Centro Cultural de la Misión y la Sucursal de la Misión de la Biblioteca Pública de San Francisco.
2868 Mission Street
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion GroupMonthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.
7:00 - 8:30
7:00 - 9:00
Sunset Book GroupThe Sunset Book Group meets every first Wednesday of the month. Our book choices alternate between fiction and nonfiction every other month. All are welcome. The selection of the month is
4:00 - 5:00
*Teen Book ClubAttention teens: Join us on the first Saturday of the month at 4pm at the beautiful Ortega Branch!
Questions? For more information or assistance reserving a copy of the book, please contact Tony at aluini@sfpl.org.
6:15 - 8:15
Great Books Discussion GroupThis activity is sponsored by the Great Books Council of San Francisco, a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to provide the opportunity for all people to discover, discuss, and learn from outstanding works of writing and by the General Collections Department of San Francisco Public Library.
Every month we will read and discuss a famous short story, essay or speech. This month's selection is "A Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka.
For more information: email clifford.louie@sbcglobal.net or call Jim Hall at 415-387-2125
7:00 - 8:30
Noe Valley Book Discussion GroupMonthly book group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Newcomers welcome.
7:00 - 8:30
Monday, June 10, 2013
Step to PoetryStep to Poetry is a colorful literary art installation on the Main Library's staircase written by WritersCorps youth. The youth, who range in age from 12 to 19, attend an afterschool workshop run by WritersCorps at the Main Library. The installation will be on view from May 10 through June 10, and consists of nine brief poems about popular culture.
A launch event will take place on Friday, May 17 at 6 pm, featuring a stair crawl from the first to fifth floors with WritersCorps youth performing their poems along the way. Space is limited and an RSVP to the event is required as the event takes place after library hours. Contact hello@writerscorps.org or (415) 252-2546.
Stairway
*Funded by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.
